Despite its small size, South Pasadena keeps building, permitting, zoning, code enforcement, and business tax in one in-house Community Improvement Department rather than contracting to Pinellas County. Code of ordinances is hosted on eCode360 (General Code), not Municode. City provides water, sewer, and sanitation utility service to residents.
Community Improvement Department
(727) 343-4192
South Pasadena runs its own in-house building department (the Community Improvement Department) with its own Building Official; it does NOT contract building services to Pinellas County. Located in the City Hall Annex, 6940 Hibiscus Avenue S; open to the public Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (staffed to 3:30 p.m.), with a drop box for after-hours document delivery. Email: [email protected]. Handles permits, plan review, zoning, code enforcement, and business tax licenses.
(727) 343-4192
Contractor Licensing in Pinellas County (PCCLB Local Specialty vs. State DBPR)
contractor
Cosmetology or Barber License (DBPR)
state-license
Dock, Seawall & Marine Construction Permit (Water & Navigation)
environmental
Food Truck / Mobile Food Vendor
state-license
Home-Based Business
business
Local Business Tax Receipt: Pinellas County (Not Required)
licensing
Marriage License and Passport (Clerk of Court)
life-event
Open a Restaurant
state-license
Real Estate Sales Associate License (DBPR/FREC)
state-license
Sell Alcohol (Florida ABT License)
state-license
Septic System (OSTDS) Permit
environmental
Short-Term / Vacation Rental
state-license
Verified from official sources on 2026-08-29.